Cost of living
Santa Marta compared to Southwest Antioquia Province
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Overview comparison
Santa MartaSouthwest Antioquia Province
Consumer prices in Santa Marta are roughly 32% higher than in Southwest Antioquia Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Marta | Southwest Antioquia Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,044 | 474 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,402 | 1,353 |
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| Without rent one person | 357 | 330 |
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| Without rent one family | 981 | 1,024 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 598.79 | 93.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 597.2 | 155.5 |
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| Food person | 231 | 203 |
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| Food family | 670 | 676 |
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| Transport person | 72.94 | 39.05 |
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| Transport family | 229.88 | 87.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.6 years | 70.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Marta | Southwest Antioquia Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.9 | 4.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.43 | 34.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.67 | 5.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.48 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.66 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Marta | Southwest Antioquia Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 250.13 | 83.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 542.53 | 42.93 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.13 | 168.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 238.2 | 84.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 120.26 | 35.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.99 | 65.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.32 | 15.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Marta | Southwest Antioquia Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.55 | 12.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,200 | 1,308 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,269 | 1,212 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.79% | 31.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.56 | 11.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.58 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Marta | Southwest Antioquia Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.2 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.31 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 5.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.44 | 5.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.94 | 8.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.57 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Marta | Southwest Antioquia Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.63 | 14.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.39 | 5.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.99 | 24.54 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.18 | 1.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.49 | 38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.2 | 78.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 226.11 | 222.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,270 | 3,040 |
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